In 2020, while the pandemic was underway, I was tackling personal challenges, including grief from the sudden loss of a close family member. I channelled this emotional energy into creating a brief bootleg brand of soft textiles, including T-shirts, caps, tote bags, home furnishings, and more. The brand was entirely gender-fluid and began as a “pay what you can” initiative, alongside item swaps.
The project aimed to foster a sense of community during a time when we could not physically be with our loved ones. All items were inspired by folklore, outsider artists, and witty wordplay. “DILLY” is currently on hiatus, but perhaps it will return one day — keep your eyes peeled.
A variety of 'DILLY' products were released from 2020 to 2024.
‘Ivor Cutler’ Tote Bag, 'DILLY,' 2020. Part of the 'merch that was never merch, but should have been' drop.
‘DOLLY’ Unisex T-shirt, 'DILLY,' 2023.
‘DOLLY’ Unisex T-shirt Fabric Sample, 'DILLY,' 2023.